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I, too, work in a school and have always had that problem. All very good, counselor!!! You will do it. How are you doing so far? Any problems? How long till you felt yourself after surgery? Are you still sore? Tell me everything....

They are both nice but can't change now. Also with December Divas we have a couple of men in our group. Thanks for the suggestions though.

I, too, am looking forward to hearing of everyone's experience. Wow! 111 members and growing. Please, please post as soon as you can and let us know of your experiences. I'm almost glad that I'm not until the 22nd. That way I can watch and learn. Good luck everyone who is going in this week. My prayers and thoughts are with you!!!

You are too funny...lol...You made me chuckle. I copied and pasted your list into a Word Doc. I modified it and made it mine. Hope you don't mind. It is going on my fridg when I go downstairs!!!

This is a great list. I think I'll retype it and post it on my fridg. I will add that I will buy a bra from Victoria Secret!!! And maybe a sexy nighty too!:Yawn:

Welcome Newcomers!! Boy we have a lot of new people. So glad to have you. Be sure to join our group under Communities...Social Groups. Everyone be sure to vote in our December Bandster Poll thread for our name and/or motto. Had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was my Last Supper. Now I'm just dieting. My doc doesn't require a preop diet. But does require I lose 10 lbs. I have found, not having the preop diet, I am just maintaining. I think on Monday I'll do the liquid diet with one meal a day because I weigh in a week from Monday. We will see. Thanks to all for the suggestions with the shakes.

December Delights is more of a "name" and My Best Christmas Present Ever more of a "motto" anyway. I will post this suggestion after the voting is closed. And I find myself lucky to be with all of you for this journey. Thank KarynA for the list, as well.

Many of the comments posted here make it clear why I'm doing this. Thank you.

I'm so sorry. But I would take care of the mamo thing first. You need to call your Lap Band doctor's office and get in touch with him right away. I wouldn't wait. Best wishes and hugs comin your way. I will pray for you!

My Last Supper is tomorrow night with Thanksgiving. Even though my surgery is not until Dec. 22nd I plan on being "real good" after tomorrow. I even bought two bottles of wine ! I am not serving gravy or rolls though. And I will share the wine...maybe...:frown:. But I did buy pumpkin pie, which is my favorite food. After tomorrow maybe I should throw the rest away :thumbup:. If I leave it for the rest of the family I know I'll eat it :wink:. Anyway, everyone have a lovely day tomorrow! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

VOTE,VOTE,VOTE! All you December Bandsters please take the poll for our motto or official name. It is a seperate thread under Preop. Also, in case you didn't know...you can join our group. Follow the link in Communities to Social Groups. Welcome all newcomers. DueceCoup...I'm on the 22nd as well. Have a great Turkey day and don't eat too much...lol!

The poll has been posted. I had to post in a Preop thread instead of our in our group. It was the only way. Please vote for your favorite only once. Welcome newcomers! Don't forget to join our group: December Bandsters 2009 Group. You can find the link to Social Groups under "Community" and "Quick Links". Have a great day everyone!!!

This poll is for people being banded in December of 2009. Please pick your favorite name or motto. The poll will be open for one week only. Thank you.

Welcome Pam and Nursejojo! You might also want to join our social group: December Bandsters 2009 Group. Congrats on getting your surgery dates!! I will be posting a poll in the Preop area tomorrow night to name our group officially. Let me know if you have any ideas right away. Voting will be open for one week. Have a great week everyone!! December's almost here!!!

Attention everyone! Please let me know by Monday morning any names you would like added to the poll. We are trying to come up with a name or motto for our group. I will post a poll on Monday and it will only be open for voting for one week. So far I have: December Delights Delightful Decembers Santa Babies Skinny Santas Frosty Foxes Blessed Bandsters Stone-Cold Hotties December Dudes and Dames Holiday Hotties December Snowflakes Jingle Belles and Beaus Twinkle Twits The Stars of Bandleham Merry Bandsters You may also PM me if need be. Let me know and have a great weekend!

Welcome Andrea and Jean! Be sure to join us under "Communities". Then Click on "Social Groups". We are the December Bandsters 2009 Group. We'll be chatting there also. Congrats on getting your dates!:thumbup:

Welcome nurseab24 and electrawoman. I have no problem with electrawoman being on the 30th. Like KarenA said, "close enough". This is a very positive group and we are happy to have you. As for the smoking...I think I'm over it. It's been 13 days with no smoke and the doctor said if you smoke ANYTHING he'll be able to tell. They don't just check for nicotine. They look at how your blood platelets attach themselves to the walls. Smoking anything changes this process and can cause a pulmonary embolus. You can post where ever you like. I'll be posting here and also in group. So, pick your pleasure. But I'd like everyone to join to group so we can have a list of everyone. I like all your ideas, electrawoman, for our names. I agree with KarynA that we should have a poll. Before I figure out how to do that, does anyone have any further suggestions on a name for our group? I'll post this question on our Group's postings too. Have a great day!

LAP-BAND Above is the link to our group: December Bandsters 2009 Group. Hope this helps.

My therapist would not approve me. She didn't think is was a good idea for me and said she had no experience with the band. So, I went to an eating disorder specialist therapist. I told her everything. Had to go twice, but she approved me. Since then, I have been educating my therapist about the band. She is still somewhat hesitant but is coming around. I suffer from depression and anxiety but it is very under control now. Hope this info helps. My surgery is December 22nd!!! Merry Christmas to me!!!

I, too, went to a support group meeting. Although this one was special. The normal support group meets on Monday's. I plan to attend that one too. Last night was for Emotional Eaters and is run by a therapist who has been banded. Most of the night was dedicated to introducing ourselves and letting off some steam. Many have lost. Some have gained. Some were bypass patients. Many are struggling. I heard the cries of, "I'm hungry". Apparently, from what I've read and what I heard last night, at first you are not hungry at all. Then you go through, "Bandster Hell". This is the period where your stomach is done with the swelling and you have not had a fill. This happens 4-6 weeks out. Then you get your first fill. This is not enough to stop the hunger...maybe for a few days...then the hunger returns but not as badly. With each fill you work towards your, "sweet spot". This can also be called the "green zone". This is the critical point where you must chew and think about every bite you take in or else you have a "productive burp", also called PBing. Apparently it's not pleasant. Once in the green zone you feel much restriction and must eat carefully. It's very, very important to find this sweet spot. This was the main thing I learned from the meeting. If you have not ordered the book, it is a must read for all of us. I just finished reading "How to Eat Out". It is very helpful. I got mine from the library. I will repeat the name for the new people: Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band: Everything You Need to Know Before and After Surgery to Lose Weight Successfully by Dr. Robert Sewell. Don't forget to join our group at: December Bandsters 2009 Group. Have a good evening everyone!!!

So sorry about this. I feel you are doing the right thing. I live near Mexico and would not go there for surgery. I want my doctor where I can reach him at a moments notice. You can do this!!! Save! Save! Save! and before you know it you'll be banded. Sorry to lose you to the group though. Best wishes to you...I'll say a prayer for you!

I have created our group at the following: December Bandsters 2009 Group Be sure to sign up!!!

Welcome all you newcomers and congrats on deciding to get banded. I don't have a required preop diet either. Just told me to lose ten pounds. Then yesterday the doc's office called and had me sign up on the REALIZE website to log my food. They (the doc's and PAs) can see what I'm eating! Boy did that make me stop with the food....lol I am being a lot more stricker on myself now that someone is watching! Kslessar..Thanks for the info. Having trouble finding the stuff in the stores. Will probably go online. Melinca, you have a great attitude about the holidays. You are right. This is one Christmas to sacrifice so that we can all have many, many more!!! TN-Girl22..I am required the same diet as you after being banded. I think it's pretty standard as I've been reading my LB book and that's in there too. Thanks to all for your positive posts. KarynA, I did read that post and was very inspired to keep on...keepin' on... Thanks for rewriting it so that everyone here on our thread can benifit. Love reading all of your posts...hugs to everyone!!! illuminationlady

This IS awesome!!! It makes the journey soooo much better to do it with someone. Thanks again to KarynA and every 2-3 days is fine by me. Whenever you can do it. It's awfully nice of you to keep it up. Hugs to you!!! Welcome to all newcomers and "come join the pary"!! Congrats Tbird and how come you get to go before me...lol I'm not even being banded until the 22nd but it's all because I had to quit smoking. One full week and no smokes. Yeah me!!! I know I keep updating you every day that goes by but it's one more day I'm smoke free and makes me accountable too...lol Take care and keep posting. We'll make this the longest darn thread EVER!!! illuminationlady :redface:

Finally someone else is set for the 22nd also!! Me too!! We can be band buddies. It seems so far away and yet it will be here before we know it!